2004 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · CP04 AEG
2004 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 84,852 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP04 AEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 84,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP04 AEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo S40 (CP04 AEG) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CP04 AEG Mileage History
- 28/06/202470,758 mi
- 30/06/202579,823 mi+9,065 mi
- 01/07/202579,850 mi+27 mi
- 01/07/202684,852 mi+5,002 mi
- 02/07/202684,852 mi
Average of roughly 7,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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